HENDERSON — As the holidays approach, Kyndle is updating its gift certificate program for 2017-2018.

The year-long program promotes shopping at participating Kyndle stakeholders. More than 40 businesses, from boutiques to large retailers and restaurants, participated over the past year and Kyndle officials have called the program highly successful.

Over 19 years, more than $1 million in chamber of commerce gift certificates have been purchased and spent at local stakeholders, according to a press release. "They are ideal for holiday gifts, anniversaries, safety awards, appreciation gifts, secretary’s day and door prizes as well as for incentives, attendance rewards, goal achievements and much more."

The gift certificates are sold in $10 and $25 denominations at the Kyndle office at 136 Second St., Suite 500, and are redeemable at any participating Kyndle member. Participating businesses will be advertised on the back side of each gift certificate. Participating businesses are reimbursed by Kyndle for the full face value of the certificates. The only cost involved is a small registration fee.

“It’s been good to us,” said Dean Bobo, owner of Third Street House Gift Shop and Merle Norman Cosmetics. “I think it’s a good program; I’ve been participating from the very beginning.”

“It worked extremely well for me,” said Brian McDaniel, owner of the two Beverage Barn locations in Henderson, which joined the program last year. “I thought initially they would just come in through the holidays, but we continue to receive them through the year. It definitely exceeded my expectations and is definitely worth the investment.”

“Kyndle is committed to promoting and supporting our stakeholders,” CEO Tony Iriti said. “This has proven to be one of our most successful programs. The gift certificates have put more than $1 million back into the community and encourage shopping at local businesses.”

Kyndle members that would like to participate in the 2017-2018 gift certificate program should contact Donna Warren at donnawarren@kyndle.us or 270-826-7505 by Oct. 23. The new gift certificates will be available for purchase by Thanksgiving.